NUSC
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index, which is designed to provide exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies with favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index, which is designed to provide exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies with favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The fund invests in a portfolio of small-cap U.S. stocks that have been screened for positive ESG factors. The index methodology aims to maximize exposure to positive ESG characteristics while maintaining a similar risk and return profile to the broader small-cap market.
✨ Key Features
- Focuses on small-cap U.S. companies with strong ESG practices
- Seeks to track an index that emphasizes positive ESG characteristics
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Relatively new fund with limited performance history
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Concentration in small-cap stocks, which can be more volatile than large-caps
- Potential for underperformance relative to broader small-cap market if ESG screening criteria limits investment universe
- Limited track record makes it difficult to evaluate long-term performance
- Lack of assets under management could impact liquidity and trading costs
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to small-cap U.S. stocks with a focus on companies with positive environmental, social and governance practices. It could be a component of a diversified portfolio for investors with a long-term time horizon and tolerance for the higher volatility associated with small-cap equities.
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